The concept of machine rule is a common theme in science fiction stories and film, in which an artificially created lifeform takes over the naturally evolved beings that created them. As a theme, it may reflect a fear of one's creations running out of control, becoming the new masters.

Science Fiction Idea: Money becomes self-aware – $kynet.

A remake of Starship Troopers is in the works, joining remakes of Total Recall (2012) and RoboCop (2013). That's half of Paul Verhoeven's six Hollywood films.